Nectarine vs. Peach
Nutrition comparison of Nectarine and Peach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nectarine
versus
peach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nectarine and peach:
- Nectarine is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) and Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of calories - nectarine has 44 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nectarine is similar to peach for protein, carbs and fat. Nectarine has a macronutrient ratio of 9:86:6 and for peach, 8:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nectarine | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 87% |
| Fat | 6% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - nectarine has 10.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Peach has less sugar than nectarine - nectarine has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of protein - nectarine has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nectarine and peach are low in saturated fat - nectarine has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nectarine has more Vitamin E than peach - nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both nectarine and peach contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Nectarine | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 0.806 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | 0.153 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of calcium - nectarine has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of iron - nectarine has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Nectarine is a great source of potassium and it has 65% more potassium than peach - nectarine has 201mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both nectarine and peach contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Nectarine | Peach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 150 UG | 224 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 130 UG | 132 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does nectarine or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of calories - nectarine has 44 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Does nectarine or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nectarine and peach contain similar amounts of carbs - nectarine has 10.6g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.